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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND AT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER SANITATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION/PICKLING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed hand sink in kitchen inaccessible for proper hand washing (spoon resting inside basin). Observed hand sink in bar inaccessible for proper hand washing (hand sink being used as a dump sink for beverages/ice at the bar). Observed hot water handle on bar hand sink in disrepair(not functioning properly). Observed hand sink in north side bar without paper towels. Instructed hand sinks may only be used to wash hands. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels (or sanitary drying device) available at all times. Hand sinks must be easily accessible and maintained at all times. Operator removed contents from hand sinks, repaired hot water handle at bar sink, and provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed dry storage items (nuts, seasonings, etc.) and potentially hazardous foods (chicken, fish, etc.) in walk in coolers and prep coolers not properly labeled. Must label all dry storage foods with name, and potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed items stored on floors in walk in coolers. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed ice machine and bag in the box sodas stored under unfinished ceilings (with exposed pipes, etc.). Must provide surfaces above and behind this equipment which is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed water dripping from rear of toilet in restroom closest to the bar, on the south side of building. Must repair and maintain same. Must install hand sink in (smaller) bar in basement area. Must maintain same.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed prep coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint in kitchen. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all staff members while in kitchen prep area.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: clean pots and pans must be stored avertedly to prevent contamination

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: wall and ceiling above ice maker in poor repair, instructed to install a barrier above to prevent any shedding. also wall behind dry food storage shelves in poor repair, instructed to install a smooth easy to clean walls.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: missing light shield at light fixture above ice maker, instructed to install.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: food handlers requirements not met, instructed to obtain food handlers certificate for all employees.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE EXISTING BARS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE BEING RELOCATED MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND COFFEE MACHINES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOW CORRECTED.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (CAKE.) INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING AND HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES-10 IN THE 1ST FL BAR AREA AND 10 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN/PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN 1ST FL BAR AREA OR REROUTE LINES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ICE MACHINES, MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BANQUET/PARTY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A BIN OR HANDLES UP IN ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A LITTLE GIRL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MAIN KITCHEN.